At a factory in western New York, the holiday décor brand Buffalo Snow has been manufacturing blizzards for almost 40 years.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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How the Olympics Mascot, Phryge, Went From Bizarre to Beloved
Merchandise featuring the cheery red figure, which is based on a symbol of the French Revolution, has become a best seller at boutiques around Paris.
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How Beverly Nguyen Made a Name in NYC’s Fashion and Culture Scenes
Beverly Nguyen, a stylist, editor and merchant, has become a new soft power broker in New York.
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To Avoid an Economic Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key
It has powered the economic recovery from the pandemic shock. Now wallets are thinner, and some businesses are feeling the difference.
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Apple Workers Approve Contract at First Union Store in U.S.
The agreement raises wages roughly 10 percent over three years and guarantees benefits and severance pay.
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Watch Buyers Are on the Road Again
Swiss brands from Omega to Bulgari are expanding their travel retail offerings to match the resurgence in tourism.
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A Local’s Guide to Tasmania
A local’s guide to Tasmania, with tips on where to sleep, eat and surf.
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Billy Joel Fans Will Mark His 150th MSG Concert With All His Merch
The singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform his 150th show at Madison Square Garden, and fans are ready to collect.
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For Some Travelers, Everyday Life Is the Big Draw in a Destination
For some travelers, the big draw in a destination is not a hot new restaurant or high-end hotel. It’s the grocery store, swimming pool or kitchenware shop, where they can dip into the stream of local life.
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J. Crew and Maryam Nassir Zadeh Collaborate on a Collection for the ‘Summer Girl’
Fashion’s equivalent of the song of the summer is a skin-baring collaboration between J. Crew and the downtown New York brand Maryam Nassir Zadeh.
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Costco Raises Membership Fees for First Time in 7 Years
An increase of more than 8 percent will take effect on Sept. 1. The base membership will go up by $5, to $65 per year.